Stockholm is one of the easier European capitals to navigate without paper because Google Maps coverage is excellent, the metro and bus systems are well-mapped in the SL app, and the city’s geography (14 islands connected by bridges and ferries) is intuitive once you understand which neighborhood is on which island. But a good Stockholm tourist map — printable, downloadable, or annotated — still solves three real problems: Wi-Fi-free moments, planning at home before the trip, and hitting the small attractions and viewpoints that don’t show up on the default Google search.
This guide walks through every Stockholm tourist map worth using — the official free maps you can download, the printable PDFs, the Google My Maps versions, transport maps for the SL metro, walking-tour maps for Gamla Stan and Söder, museum island maps for Djurgården, archipelago and ferry maps, plus links to the originals so you don’t end up with a watermarked tourist-board reprint. Skip the souvenir-shop laminated maps; the official versions are better and free.
The best Stockholm tourist map (overall)
The single most useful Stockholm map for first-time visitors is the Visit Stockholm official tourist map, available as a free download at visitstockholm.com or as a paper handout at the Visitor Center on Kulturhuset Sergels Torg 3 (now relocated to Hamngatan). It includes:
• Central Stockholm street map at a useful tourist scale (1:12,500)
• Major attractions numbered with a legend
• Walking-time estimates between landmarks
• Metro stations marked clearly with line colors
• Tourist Information points
• Public restrooms and accessible facilities
Where to get it: download as PDF from visitstockholm.com, pick up free at the official Stockholm Visitor Center at Kulturhuset, or grab one at any major hotel concierge.
The map is updated annually, available in multiple languages (English, Swedish, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese), and works offline as a PDF on your phone.
Best Stockholm metro / SL transit map
The official SL transit map is the most-needed map for any Stockholm visit. The metro (tunnelbana) has three color-coded lines (red, blue, green) that intersect at T-Centralen.
Where to get it: Download free from sl.se, get it as a paper handout at any metro station, or use it inside the SL mobile app for live route planning.
Useful versions:
The geographic overlay version (showing the metro on top of a real Stockholm map) is more useful than the standard subway-style line map for tourists — you can see where stations actually are relative to landmarks. Find it at sl.se under “kartor” (maps) → “Geografisk linjenätskarta.”
The Tunnelbana art map highlights the 100 metro stations with public art (the famous “world’s longest art exhibit”). The Stockholm Public Art Council publishes this; useful if you want to ride the metro for the artworks alone.
The night bus map is the 9X-series night network for after the metro stops Sunday–Thursday. Less essential for tourists but useful for late-night returns from Stureplan or Söder clubs.
Best Stockholm walking-tour maps
Three walking maps cover most first-time visitor walks:
Gamla Stan walking-tour map — the medieval Old Town fits on one foldable page. The official version is at the Visit Stockholm downloadable maps page; better is the Stockholm City Walks app’s free Gamla Stan tour with audio. Highlights: Stortorget (Old Town main square), Mårten Trotzigs Gränd (narrowest alley in Stockholm at 90cm), Royal Palace, Storkyrkan cathedral, German Church.
Djurgården museum island map — the Royal National City Park visitor center on Djurgården hands out a printed map with all 14 museums on the island clearly marked. PDF at kungligadjurgarden.com. Useful because Djurgården is bigger than it looks on standard maps and walking from Skansen to ABBA to Vasa to Junibacken takes 15-25 minutes between stops.
Södermalm walking map — no single official map covers Söder, but Visit Stockholm’s “Hipster Stockholm” walking-tour PDF covers the SoFo area, Hornstull, and Mariatorget. For a more thorough Söder walk, see our where to stay in Stockholm neighborhood guide.
Stockholm archipelago map
The archipelago has 30,000 islands. You don’t need a map of all of them — you need a map of the ferry routes:
Waxholmsbolaget ferry map: the official ferry-line map. Available as a PDF at waxholmsbolaget.se and as a paper handout at every ferry terminal. Shows all routes from central Stockholm (Strömkajen, Nybroviken, Slussen) plus connecting routes between islands.
Inland ferry routes: Strömma, Cinderella, and Svealand also operate archipelago tours. Their maps show different routes than Waxholmsbolaget — combine the two if you’re planning a multi-island trip.
Hiking trails on archipelago islands: each major island (Sandhamn, Grinda, Utö, Möja, Vaxholm) has its own walking-trail map available from the island’s tourist information. STF (Swedish Tourist Association) sells detailed archipelago hiking maps for around 100–150 SEK.
Day-trip maps from Stockholm
For day trips beyond Stockholm proper:
Drottningholm Palace map: free at the palace gates, also at strommakanalbolaget.com (the boat company). Shows the palace, gardens, Chinese Pavilion, and theatre in walkable form.
Sigtuna walking map: free at the Sigtuna tourist office on Stora Gatan. Sweden’s oldest town fits on one folded page.
Uppsala walking map: from destinationuppsala.se. Covers cathedral, university, Uppsala Castle, and the Botanical Garden.
Mariefred / Gripsholm Castle: the village is small enough that no map is essential, but the castle’s grounds map is helpful — at the castle entrance.
Vaxholm: free harbor town map at the Vaxholm tourist office near the ferry terminal.
Printable Stockholm tourist maps for offline use
For travelers who want printable PDFs to bring along:
Visit Stockholm’s official PDF — best free comprehensive map. Print at standard A3 (about 11×17 inches) to keep landmark names legible.
Lonely Planet’s free Stockholm city map — included with their Sweden guidebook download or as a standalone freebie at lonelyplanet.com.
Rough Guides’ free Stockholm map — similar to Lonely Planet’s, available from roughguides.com.
Tourist board partner maps — your hotel concierge usually has one.
Print-at-home tips: A4 prints are too small for most adults to read comfortably; print double-sided A3 or fold A2 for the master map. Laminate the city map if you’re planning long walks in light rain.
Stockholm Google Maps and digital options
Google Maps covers Stockholm well — directions, transit, opening hours, and reviews are all reliable. To make Google work better for your trip:
Download offline maps for the Stockholm region before you fly. Search “Stockholm” on Google Maps → tap the city name → “Download offline map” → adjust the zoom to cover what you need. The download covers searching and turn-by-turn driving but doesn’t include transit.
Save attractions to a custom list. Create a “Stockholm Trip” list in Google Maps and pin every museum, restaurant, and viewpoint you plan to visit. The list works offline.
Use the SL app for transit. Google Maps transit data in Stockholm is good but the SL app is better — official, current, with live disruption notices.
Apple Maps works fine in Stockholm but the transit data is less detailed than Google’s. For walking and driving, both are equivalent.
Citymapper covers Stockholm and combines metro, bus, ferry, walking, and bike-share into one route planner. Free and excellent for tourists.
Maps.me is the offline-first alternative — download the Sweden map at home, get full vector maps with attractions, walking trails, and addresses without any network.
Stockholm Pass attraction map
If you’ve bought a Stockholm Pass (Go City All-Inclusive Pass), the included paper map and the Go City app show all 60+ attractions covered. The map is useful for clustering attractions: most are concentrated on Djurgården (the museum island), Norrmalm, and Gamla Stan.
The Go City app does live wait-time estimates for the major attractions (Vasa Museum, Skansen, ABBA Museum) — useful for choosing which to visit when, especially in summer peak.
Stockholm cycling map
Stockholm has 800 km of dedicated bike lanes and is steadily expanding the network. The official Stockholm cycling map is published by the city at stockholm.se/cykla and shows:
• Dedicated bike lanes (separated from traffic)
• Mixed-use bike lanes (sharing with cars)
• Recommended scenic routes
• Bike-share station locations
• Steep hills (relevant in Söder)
Bike share apps: Voi (electric scooters and bikes), Lime (e-scooters), Tier (e-scooters and bikes), Bolt (cars + e-scooters). All have in-app maps showing nearby vehicles. The city’s free bike-share program (Stockholm Citybikes) was discontinued in 2018 but private operators have filled the gap.
Best bike routes for tourists: along Strandvägen + Djurgården for the harbor scenery (10 km loop), Söder Mälarstrand around Söder’s coastline (8 km), Långholmen + Reimersholme for forested island riding (5 km).
Stockholm hotel-area maps
Hotels typically provide a small free map showing immediate neighborhood:
Norrmalm hotels — short walks to Drottninggatan shopping, the central station, Hamngatan, and Sergels Torg.
Östermalm hotels — walking distance to Stureplan, Strandvägen, and the Östermalm Saluhall.
Gamla Stan hotels — the medieval Old Town walks itself, but get a Gamla Stan-specific map for the alleyways.
Söder hotels — the area is bigger than it looks; get the Söder neighborhood map at hotels like Hotel Rival or Story Hotel Studio Malmen.
Stockholm tourist map highlights — what to pin
If you’re building a custom Google Maps list for Stockholm, these are the locations worth pinning:
Top museums: Vasa Museum (Galärvarvsvägen 14), Skansen (Djurgårdsslätten 49–51), ABBA Museum (Djurgårdsvägen 68), Royal Palace (Slottsbacken 1), Nationalmuseum (Södra Blasieholmshamnen 2), Moderna Museet (Skeppsholmen).
Best viewpoints: Monteliusvägen (Söder, free, sunset gold), Skinnarviksberget (Söder, hiker’s view), Stadshustornet (City Hall tower, summer), Katarinahissen (Söder, observation deck), Söder Mälarstrand (waterside walk).
Top food halls: Östermalm Saluhall (Östermalmstorg 31), Hötorgshallen (Hötorget), K25 (Kungsgatan 25).
Top fika: Vete-Katten (Kungsgatan 55), Sundbergs Konditori (Järntorgsgatan 83 — Stockholm’s oldest, 1785), Drop Coffee (Wollmar Yxkullsgatan 10), Tössebageriet (Karlavägen 77).
Top viewpoints with restaurants: Mosebacke Etablissement, Tak (Brunkebergstorg 4), Skybar (Radisson Blu Waterfront).
Free attractions: City Hall garden, Royal Palace exterior + 12:15 changing of the guard, Stockholm Public Library (Sveavägen 73), Kungsträdgården park, Mariatorget, Monteliusvägen, the metro art tour.
Day trip starts: Stadshusbron (Strömma boats to Drottningholm), Strömkajen (Waxholmsbolaget archipelago ferries), Stockholm Central Station (trains to Uppsala, Sigtuna, Mariefred).
How to use these maps practically
Before you fly: Download Visit Stockholm’s PDF + Google Maps offline + the SL app. Pin attractions to a Google Maps custom list. Print one A3 paper map as backup.
On arrival: Pick up the free paper map at the Visitor Center or your hotel. Confirm metro/SL operations match your plan.
Daily use: Use the SL app for transit, Google Maps for walking, Citymapper for multi-modal routes, the paper map for at-a-glance “what’s near me” thinking.
Archipelago day: Print the Waxholmsbolaget ferry map (the website map is small; the PDF is better at A3). Cross-reference with the island’s local walking map at the ferry terminal.
Day trip: Each destination has its own free local map. Pick up at arrival.
Where the souvenir-shop maps fall short
Tourist-shop laminated maps on Västerlånggatan and at Central Station look professional but usually:
• Are 2–3 years out of date.
• Mix tourist attractions with paid advertisements.
• Use idiosyncratic landmark numbering not aligned with Visit Stockholm’s official map.
• Cost 50–95 SEK for content available free at the visitor center.
Skip them. The free official maps are better.
Mobile apps that map Stockholm well
SL (free): Official transit, route planning, real-time disruptions. Required.
Citymapper (free): Multi-modal route planner — metro, bus, ferry, walking, bike-share. Best general-purpose travel app for Stockholm.
Visit Stockholm (free): Official tourism app — events, attractions, downloadable maps.
Google Maps (free): General navigation, business hours, reviews, transit.
Maps.me (free): Offline vector maps for the whole Stockholm area.
Visit Skansen (free): Internal map of the Skansen open-air museum (it’s bigger than visitors expect).
SMHI (free): Swedish weather; useful for archipelago day planning.
Voi / Tier / Lime (free): E-scooter and bike-share apps; in-app maps show available vehicles.
Common Stockholm map confusions
“Stockholm” can mean different things. The municipality is 188 km²; Greater Stockholm is much larger. Tourist maps usually cover only central Stockholm (the inner city + Djurgården + immediate Söder/Vasastan).
“Old Town” vs “Gamla Stan”. Same place. Gamla Stan is the Swedish; some maps use “Old Town” in English.
The metro lines have multiple endpoints. The red line ends in different places north and south; the same applies to blue and green. Always confirm direction (towards which station) when choosing a metro train.
“Slussen” is a major construction zone. The Slussen interchange between Gamla Stan and Söder has been under reconstruction since 2016; expect the Slussen layout to differ from older maps. The 2025–2026 phase is finishing up most of the visible work.
Drottningholm and Drottninggatan are different. Drottningholm is the palace 11 km west (boat trip); Drottninggatan is the central pedestrian shopping street.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get a free Stockholm tourist map?
The official Visit Stockholm tourist map is free at the Stockholm Visitor Center (Kulturhuset Sergels Torg / Hamngatan), at any major hotel concierge, and as a downloadable PDF from visitstockholm.com. Most museums, the Vasa, and the airport tourist desk also stock free maps.
Is there a printable Stockholm map?
Yes — Visit Stockholm publishes the official Stockholm tourist map as a free downloadable PDF. Print at A3 (or fold A2) for legible attraction labels. Lonely Planet and Rough Guides also publish free PDF Stockholm maps.
What is the best Stockholm metro map?
The official SL transit map at sl.se is the standard. The geographic overlay version (showing the metro on a real Stockholm street map) is more useful for tourists than the abstract subway-style line map. The SL mobile app includes the live route planner.
Is Google Maps reliable in Stockholm?
Yes — Google Maps coverage is excellent for street directions, walking, transit, and attractions. The SL app is slightly better than Google’s transit data because it has live disruption notices. Download offline Google Maps for the Stockholm region before you fly.
What’s the best Stockholm cycling map?
The official Stockholm cycling map is at stockholm.se/cykla — shows all dedicated bike lanes, mixed-use lanes, and recommended scenic routes. Free.
Is there a Stockholm archipelago ferry map?
Yes — Waxholmsbolaget (the main archipelago ferry operator) publishes a free ferry-route map at waxholmsbolaget.se and as a paper handout at every ferry terminal. Combine with Strömma’s complementary route map for the most complete archipelago coverage.
Should I buy a paper Stockholm map at a souvenir shop?
No — the free official Visit Stockholm map and downloadable PDFs are better than any paid souvenir-shop map. Souvenir-shop maps tend to be 2–3 years out of date and mix tourist attractions with paid advertisements.
How do I find a Stockholm tourist information center?
The main Stockholm Visitor Center is at Hamngatan (formerly at Kulturhuset Sergels Torg 3). Smaller information desks operate at the Central Station, Arlanda Airport (terminals 2 and 5), and the major museum gates. Daily 09:00–18:00 in summer, reduced hours in winter.
Are there guided walking tours with maps?
Yes — Free Tour Stockholm (tip-based, departs daily from outside the Royal Palace) and Stockholm City Walks (paid, with audio app) cover Gamla Stan, Söder, and Djurgården with included or downloadable maps.
Where is the best Stockholm map for a 3-day trip?
For a 3-day Stockholm trip, the best combination is the Visit Stockholm free PDF (downloaded), the SL app (transit), and a Google Maps custom list of your pinned attractions. The single most useful paper map is the free Visitor Center hand-out.
For more on planning your trip, see our complete Stockholm travel guide. For day-by-day plans, see Stockholm itinerary. For navigating around, see the Stockholm transportation guide. For practical daily operations, see Stockholm travel tips.
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